Curriculum Vitae

Rhya J. Harris

abjo9u@r.postjobfree.com

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EDUCATION:

University of Florida: currently pursuing a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction

with an ESOL specialization and Florida certification in School Counseling.

Rowan University, 2008: awarded an M.A. in Higher Education with an

emphasis in teaching ESL.

New York University, 2005: obtained a Diploma in Paralegal Studies.

Rutgers University, Douglass College, 2003: awarded a B.A. Latino and

Hispanic Caribbean Studies, with a minor in Spanish.

ACADEMIC AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

* Current Florida Education Fund McKnight Fellow for the life of my

doctoral studies.

* Florida Board of Education Fellow, Summer 2010

* Graduated with M.A. Magna Cum Laude, 2008

* Dean's List, 12 graduate credits, Spring 2007

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

* Currently interested in studying the differences between low SES students

in high income areas with low SES students in low income areas, and the

integration of culture into the ESOL curriculum and its impact on academic

achievement.

* Master's Thesis: Dominicans, Urban to Rural Communities: The impact of

environmental surroundings on language.

* Bachelor's Senior Thesis: Influence of Puerto Rican culture in Trenton,

New Jersey

* Master's major research project: Multilingualism in Canada

* Bachelor's major research project: Female sterilization in Barceloneta,

Puerto Rico.

CERTIFICATIONS:

* Florida School Counseling Certificate, in pursuit

* Florida ESOL Certificate, 2009

* Florida ESOL Endorsement, 2009

* Florida Teacher of Spanish Certificate, 2009

* New Jersey ESL Certificate, 2007

* New Jersey ACTFL OPI Superior speaker of English, 2007

* New Jersey ACTLF WPT Superior English writer, 2007

* Diploma in Paralegal Studies, 2005

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

* Camden County Community College, 2008-2009: ESL Adjunct Professor

. Implemented diverse methods of instruction that appeal to the multiple

intelligences of individuals

. Created a distinct, detailed syllabus for each course

. Student and Teacher Assessments

. Utilized differentiated instruction as a method of teaching

. Upheld national TESOL standards

. Scrutinized my personal teaching log to improve my efficiency and

increase student learning and retention

. Ensured students progress linguistically and excel in the classroom and

in the real world

* Cherry Hill Board of Education, Cherry Hill Alternative High School,

2007: Spanish Teacher, Grades 9-12

. Successful World Language lesson planning for inclusion classroom

. Differentiated instruction methods utilized based on student I.E.P.s

. Intense classroom management

. Focused on TPR method, conversational Spanish, reading and writing

* New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Youth and Family

Services, 2004-2005: Case Manager/Family Service Specialist

. Investigated reports of child neglect and abuse

. Placed children in foster care and adoptive homes

. Provided services to help youth in foster care transition to adulthood

. Interviewed and evaluated client problems

. Developed treatment plans with families

. Administered social service programs

. Created contracts with clients, doctors, District Attorney Generals,

county and state court systems

. Negotiated client terms within the legal system

. Provided legal representation for clients and State of New Jersey

. Arranged client services, such as medical or psychological evaluations

. Supervised client activity

. Ensured clients were compliant of Judge appointed court reports

. Prepared legal documents

. Maintained the confidentiality of clients

. Completed detailed treatment records

**Essex County BOE, New Horizons Community Charter School, 2003-2004:

Spanish Teacher, Grades K-5

. Formulated a K-5 Spanish World Language curriculum for the Spanish

language

. Designed and composed thematic unites that aligned with New Jersey core

content standards

. Instructed students in a supportive manner that addressed multiple

learning styles

. Conceived and implemented lesson plans that followed the thematic units

and scope and sequence of the charter school

. Collaborated with grade level teachers on daily lesson plans, teaching

strategies, and student performance

. Collaborated with Special Education Specialist on Individual Education

Plans to ensure all students' special needs were met

. Demonstrated flexibility in teaching methods to address multiple

learning styles and intelligences

. Adjusted the pace and provided individual attention for students based

on student assessments

. Created opportunities for experiential learning

. Utilized technology programs to enhance comprehension of technology,

basic academic skills and problem solving.

. Managed behavior in a fair, respectful manner, following the

guidelines set forth in the Student Handbook

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:

* NIH Human Subjects training certificate, 2010

* Florida RTI training certificate, 2010

* Westlaw training completion, 2005

* School District of Philadelphia Bilingual Certificate, 2004

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